Time for overhaul?

How to keep the Cessna 170 flying and airworthy.

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Bill Hart
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You know George I hadn't because of their reputation, I honestly haven't heard anything other that stay away from them. Do you know differant?
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They haven't had any more troubles than anyone else really. Like Superior..they had some soft cylinders get by. (But they warranted them at least...after a bit of arguing with customers like Superior did.)
ECI has had several issues as well with cracks and soft barrels...but like the competition, claims to be working on solutions.
I wouldn't be afraid of genuine TCM cylinders. I've seen 'em priced everywhere from $750 to $975 depending on how many, where, etc.
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Well an update. My cylinders are onthe way and I should get the engine back the week of the 4th yipeee. :D :D :D
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I need some help. I am putting my engine back in and have run into some trouble with the primer line. I think I might be missing something. Does anyone have a photo of their intake specifically the primer line?
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OH HAPPY DAYS MY AIRPLANE FLYS AGAIN! :D :D :D :D
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Congratulations!

6 months is a long time! My Stinson was down that long with an OH years ago and I was afraid I'd forgotten how to fly! Did you have something else to fly while it was down?

Bob
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I did I have access to a J3 that I was able to put some time on.
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